Gen Z is transforming dating apps in Japan.

Seokjin, a 26-year-old, downloaded Tapple to find companionship and support after feeling overworked in his new job.

Japan permits youths to stay at shelters without needing parental consent.

The Children and Families Agency allows youths under 18 to access shelters without parental consent due to abuse or family issues.

Sony-Honda Afeela electric car priced at $89,900.

The Afeela electric vehicle, from Sony and Honda, is available for preorder in California, starting at $89,900, with innovative features.

Toyota invests in Japanese space firm.

Toyota's Chairman announced the company's investment in a spaceflight firm, aiming to mass produce rockets beyond traditional mobility.

Toyota's Woven City in Japan is ready for residents.

Toyota's Woven City, a living laboratory in Japan, will welcome its first residents in 2025, focusing on innovative technologies.

Osaka retires due to abdominal injury in Auckland Classic finals.

Naomi Osaka retired from the Auckland Classic final due to an abdominal injury, just before the Australian Open starts.

Japan predicts 2024 will be the hottest year on record.

Japan recorded its hottest year ever in 2023, reflecting global warming trends driven by rising greenhouse gas emissions.

2720: Japan has only one child.

If Japan's birthrate doesn't improve, it may have only one child by 2720, warns expert Hiroshi Yoshida.

'Shogun' and 'Hacks' win top honors at Golden Globes.

At the Golden Globes, "Shogun" won Best Drama and "Hacks" won Best Comedy, with Anna Sawai and Hiroyuki Sanada winning acting awards.

Tomiko Itooka, oldest person, dies at 116.

Tomiko Itooka, the world's oldest person at 116, has died in Ashiya, Japan, leaving behind her four children and five grandchildren.

Online gambling addiction rising in Japan.

Gambling addiction has surged in Japan post-COVID-19, with consultation requests rising 11-fold and illegal jobs sought for funding.

TeamLab Planets expanding January.

TeamLab Planets, a top-ranked museum, will expand in January 2025, adding new interactive art spaces for visitors to explore.